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Green hydrogen is essential for India's decarbonization, especially for hard-to-abate sectors, according to Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, former Secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. He emphasized the need for demand aggregation, pilot deployments, and targeted support to unlock its potential.

The focus should shift from policy-driven to market-driven solutions, with well-designed carbon markets playing a critical role. Other officials highlighted the importance of efficient energy use, renewable energy sources, and state-level implementation to accelerate the energy transition.